Canon 15x50 IS All Weather Owner's manual

Brand: Canon

Model: 15x50 IS All Weather

Category: Binoculars

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

18x50 IS All Weather

Instructions

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BINOCULARS

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The Canon 15×50 IS ALL WEATHER and 18×50 IS ALL WEATHER are high-

magnification binoculars featuring an Image Stabilizer with a Canon-developed vari-

angle prism.

Before using the binoculars, read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with

the proper operation.

* This instruction booklet applies to both the Canon 15×50 IS ALL WEATHER and 18×50

IS ALL WEATHER binoculars.

Features

• High-performance and high-magnification (15× with the 15×50, and 18× with the

18×50) binoculars for a wide range of uses from bird watching to heavenly

observations.

• Despite the high magnification, a steady image can be obtained with the Image

Stabilizer.

• The large-diameter, 50mm objective lenses make the image very bright.

• The UD lenses* make the image look sharp even at the periphery.

• The binoculars can be used even in the rain.

* UD lenses are made of Ultra-low Dispersion glass.

Accessories

The binoculars come with the following accessories:

Case ........................................... 1

Strap ........................................... 1

Eyepiece lens caps..................... 2

Size-AA alkaline batteries ........... 2

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Warning to prevent malfunction or damage to the binoculars.

Supplementary hints for using the binoculars.

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For the Binoculars

(1) Never look at the sun or a bright light with the binoculars. Doing so

can cause loss of vision.

(2) The binoculars are water-resistant enough for use in the rain.

However, they are not for underwater use.

(3) If the binoculars are taken from a cold environment to a warm one,

condensation may develop on the surface and internal parts. To

prevent condensation, first put the binoculars into an airtight plastic

bag before taking it to a warm environment. Let it gradually adjust to

the warmer temperature, then take out the binoculars. Do the same

when taking the binoculars from a warm environment to a cold one.

(4) Binoculars are precision instruments. Do not drop them or subject

them to shock. Never attempt to disassemble them.

(5) If the binoculars get wet, use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off the water. If

the binoculars have been exposed to salt air or salt water, use a well-

wrung damp cloth to wipe them off.

(6) High temperatures can cause the binoculars to malfunction. Do not

store them close to a heater or in a closed car on a sunny day.

(7) If the lens is dirty, first use a blower brush to remove dust, etc., from

the lens surface. Then use a soft, dry cloth and wipe the lens gently

without scratching it. Do not use any organic solvent on the body or

lenses.

(8) Storing the binoculars in a humid location may cause fungus on the

lenses. If the binoculars are not to be used for an extended period,

clean the lenses and body thoroughly and store in a well-ventilated dry

place.

(9) Avoid storing the binoculars in a laboratory or a location where

corrosive chemicals are present. Also avoid storage in a chest of

drawers.

(10) When the binoculars are not to be used for a prolonged period,

remove the batteries. If the batteries are left inside, they may leak,

causing corrosion, malfunction or fire.

Cautionary Notes

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Battery Care

(1) Never attempt to disassemble batteries. Never recharge batteries

except Ni-Cd batteries. Do not leave batteries in a hot place or throw

them into a fire. Do not short circuit the contacts. Doing any of the

above is highly dangerous.

(2) You should never mix different types of batteries. When changing

exhausted batteries, replace them all at once.

(3) Although lithium batteries work well in low temperature, their

performance will drop slightly in temperatures below 0 degrees C. In

cold locations, keep a spare set of batteries in a warm pocket and

alternate them with the batteries in use.

(4) When the battery power is low, the lamp will not light even when you

press the Image Stabilizer button. Replace both batteries in such a

case.

(5) If the lamp lights but the Image Stabilizer does not operate properly, it

means the battery power is low. Replace both batteries in such a

case.

(6) In cold temperatures, using size-AA lithium batteries is recommended.

All Weather: Water resistant binoculars for use in heavy rain.

All Canon Binoculars are composed only of “Environment Friendly Lead-Free Optical

Glass”. The design is derived from Canon’s corporate policy to care about our

environment.

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Nomenclature

Lamp

Focusing knob

Eyecup

Image Stabilizer

button

Objective lenses

Dioptric correction

scale

Tripod socket

Battery chamber

cover

Strap eyelet

Caps

Eyepiece lenses

Dioptric correction

ring

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Before You Start

Attach the strap.

Make sure that the strap does

not loosen at the clasp when

you pull it.

Load the batteries.

Use a coin to turn the battery

chamber cover by 90˚ as shown

by the arrow. Then open the

cover.

Load the batteries in the correct

+ and – orientation as shown on

the battery cover.

Check that the lamp lights.

Press the Image Stabilizer

button and check that the lamp

lights.

• Do not replace or load the batteries while the binoculars are wet. Wipe off any

water droplets from the binoculars first.

• Battery Pack BP-B1 (sold separately) can be used as an external power source.

However, it is not water-resistant.

Battery Life (Continuous Use)

25˚C / 77˚F –10˚C / 14˚F

Size-AA alkaline batteries 2 hr. 30 min. 10 min.

Size-AA lithium batteries 8 hr 3 hr. 30 min.

Size-AA Ni-Cd batteries 2 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 30 min.

(Based on Canon’s testing conditions.)

• Size-AA manganese batteries are not recommended due to their low energy.

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Adjust the width of the binoculars.

Look through the binoculars and adjust the width until the left and right

images converge as shown above.

• Doing the above minimizes eye fatigue during viewing.

• When adjusting the width of the binoculars to suit the width between your eyes, look at

a distant object.

• If you are wearing eyeglasses, fold back the eye cups.

Adjust the diopter.

First look through the left eyepiece

only and adjust the focusing knob

until the object looks sharp.

Then look through the right eyepiece

only and look at the same object

while turning the dioptric correction

ring until the object looks sharp.

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Adjust the focus.

Look through the eyepiece and turn

the focusing knob until the object

looks sharp.

Using the Image Stabilizer

While you look through the binoculars, the image may be shaking and

difficult to see since your hands are holding the binoculars. In such a case,

the Image Stabilizer can help steady the image.

There are two ways to use the Image Stabilizer. You can turn on the Image

Stabilizer as long as you hold down the Image Stabilizer button and or you

can turn on the Image Stabilizer for 5 minutes.

■

Holding down the button

The Image Stabilizer operates

continuously while you hold down the

button. When you let go of the button,

the Image Stabilizer stops operating.

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Five-minute operation

Just press the button once and let go,

and the Image Stabilizer will operate

continuously for five minutes.

To stop the Image Stabilizer

operation, press the button again.

• The lamp lights while the Image Stabilizer

is on.

• The Image Stabilizer may not be able to compensate for severe shaking.

• When the battery power is low, the Image Stabilizer may generate noise and

vibration. The image stabilization is not affected by this.

• Even without batteries loaded, the binoculars can still be used as is.

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Troubleshooting

If there is a problem with the binoculars, first refer to the table below to see

if you can resolve it. If the problem cannot be resolved, take the binoculars

to your nearest Canon Service Center.

Problem Probable Cause Corrective Measures

The image is not clear. The lens is dirty. Use a blower brush to

remove dust, etc., from the

lens surface. Then use a

soft, dry cloth to wipe the

lens gently.

The width of the binoculars

does not suit the width

between your eyes.

Adjust the width of the

binoculars

(see step 4).

The diopter has not been

properly set.

Adjust the diopter

(see step 5).

The binoculars are not

properly focused.

Focus the binoculars

(see step 6).

The Image Stabilizer does

not operate.

There are no batteries

loaded.

Load batteries having

enough power.

When the Image Stabilizer

button is pressed, the lamp

does not light.

If the lamp does not light, it

means the batteries are

exhausted. Replace the

batteries with new ones.

The battery power is low. Even if the lamp lights, the

Image Stabilizer may not

operate if the batteries are

exhausted. Replace the

batteries with new ones.

When the binoculars are

shaken severely while the

Image Stabilizer is operating,

there is a strange noise.

The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with

new ones.

There are air bubbles in the

lens.

Air bubbles may form in the

lens when the atmospheric

pressure is low in airborne

airplanes or on high

mountains. This is not a

abnormality.

The air bubbles will usually

disappear after about a

week, depending on the

atmospheric pressure and

operating conditions.

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Major Specifications

15×50 IS ALL WEATHER 18×50 IS ALL WEATHER

Type Porro prism binoculars

Magnification 15× 18×

Objective lens effective diameter

50 mm

Real field of view 4.5˚ 3.7˚

Apparent field of view 61.0˚ 60.3°

(Calculated based on ISO 14132-1:2002)

Field of view at 1000 m / yds 79 m / 237 ft 65 m / 195 ft

Exit pupil diameter 3.3 mm 2.8 mm

Eye relief 15 mm

Focusing distance range Approx. 6 m - infinity

Image Stabilizer system Optical correction with vari-angle prism

Correction angle ±0.7˚

Battery check Lamp

Operating environment Temperature: –10˚C to 45˚C / 14˚F to 113˚F

Humidity: 90%

Dimensions (W × H × D) 152 × 193 × 81 mm / 6 × 7.6 × 3.2 inch

Weight Approx. 1200 g / 42.3 oz (Excluding batteries)

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

Antifog Eyepiece AE-B1

This prevents fogging on the eyepiece in cold climates.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the

instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop

operation of the equipmet.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

conected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your

household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the

Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing

those Directives.

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in

accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal

(Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in this battery or

accumulator at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in

the Battery Directive.

This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-

for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling

waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper

handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human

health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your

cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural

resources.

For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office,

waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit

www.canon-europe.com/weee, or www.canon-europe.com/battery.

Canon 15x50 IS All Weather Owner's manual

Brand: Canon

Model: 15x50 IS All Weather

Category: Binoculars

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

18x50 IS All Weather

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